Diseño de un modelo integral de atención, asesoría y orientación en procesos de repatriación para familias de migrantes fallecidos en el exterior: una propuesta desde el Marco Lógico para la Fundación Caritas y Sonrisas en Girón, Santander.

Abstract

This extension project addresses the issue related to the absence of psychosocial support programs for families of Colombian migrants who have died abroad, particularly in body repatriation processes. This situation is characterized by misinformation, barriers in legal and administrative procedures, and economic constraints—factors that generate emotional overload and negatively affect families’ mental health, leading to prolonged and complex processes of migratory bereavement. In this context, the objective was to design a comprehensive model for care, counseling, and guidance aimed at families of Colombian migrants who have died abroad, implemented at the Caritas y Sonrisas Foundation in the municipality of Girón, Santander, based on the best practices of the Logical Framework approach. Methodologically, the process was developed under a qualitative approach with a descriptive–propositional scope, through the application of semi-structured interviews with affected families and the implementation of the participatory METAPLAN tool with institutional and community stakeholders, which allowed for the identification of needs, opportunities, and projections for the development of a relevant intervention model. As a main result, a comprehensive intervention model was designed, integrating components of psychosocial support, legal guidance, administrative management, symbolic reparation, and interinstitutional coordination. This model is structured around a clear, accessible, and human-centered care pathway aimed at dignifying migratory bereavement, mitigating mental health impacts, and strengthening institutional response capacity; furthermore, it is projected as a replicable strategy in other regions of the country facing similar challenges.